What's the purpose? Well, my friend, the main purpose is I am older and have a BAD back, so it is much easier for me to garden, which gives me great pleasure. In addition, I control the soil, feed it, add to it and keep it well balanced for growing purposes. Also, it makes keeping the garden free of weeds MUCH easier. Gardening is one of my passions and just because I am getting older and it is harder to bend, tug and pull weeds does not mean I am willing to give up something that gives me such enjoyment. Lastly, when planting in the beds, I generally get to plant a bit earlier because they are warmer.

The beds produce tons of food that we eat, share with our children and neighbors. It gives me joy to be able to share with others.

As to corn, I have none coming up because I did not plant any but it is coming up around us.

A couple of shots of things growing in my beds...

cauliflower heading up..


cabbage heading up with pole beans coming up in the back.


tomato blooms looking good..